Galatasaray continued their dominant run in the Turkish Süper Lig with a commanding 4-0 win over Antalyaspor in Week 27. Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen stole the show with a sensational hat-trick, bringing his season tally to 26 goals and cementing his status as the league’s top scorer.
The victory propelled Galatasaray to 71 points, extending their lead over Fenerbahçe to 10 points, albeit with one extra match played. Osimhen, who now boasts 31 goal contributions (26 goals, 5 assists) in 30 appearances since joining in September, once again proved why he is one of the most lethal strikers in European football.
Galatasaray started the match with high intensity, pressing Antalyaspor into their half and dominating possession. The deadlock was finally broken in the 30th minute when Davinson Sánchez recovered the ball in midfield and fed Barış Alper Yılmaz. Barış quickly released Alvaro Morata on the right, who then delivered a pinpoint cross to Osimhen. The Nigerian striker made no mistake, finishing with a first-time strike to put Galatasaray ahead.
With momentum on their side, Galatasaray continued to press, and just before halftime, a VAR review awarded them a penalty for a handball inside the box. Morata confidently stepped up and converted to double the lead.
In stoppage time, Barış Alper Yılmaz’s pace proved too much for Antalyaspor’s defense. After a precise pass from Frankowski, he set up Osimhen for an easy tap-in, making it 3-0 before the break.
The second half started in similar fashion, with Galatasaray showing no signs of slowing down. In the 50th minute, Yunus Akgün dispossessed an opponent and set up Osimhen at the edge of the box. The Nigerian striker curled a right-footed shot into the net, completing his hat-trick and securing his 20th league goal of the season.
After the match, Osimhen praised his teammates and the club’s unity.
“First of all, we need to congratulate the team and our fans. We did a great job from the first whistle to the last. Everyone gave their best. Barış played an incredible match, and Yunus returning is a huge boost for us. Our team is built on love—we are brothers on and off the pitch.”
Osimhen also highlighted his strong partnership with Alvaro Morata, emphasizing their mutual respect.
“Morata is an amazing player. He has proven himself in football. If the roles were reversed, I’m sure he would have passed the ball to me as well. All my teammates are valuable, and our strong team spirit is what keeps us going.”
With Osimhen in unstoppable form, Galatasaray looks poised to continue their march toward the league title. The team will aim to build on this momentum in the coming weeks as they push to maintain their lead at the top of the table.
Fans will now eagerly await Galatasaray’s next fixture, with Osimhen’s goals proving to be the driving force behind their championship aspirations.
